Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court, Virginia

Official local rules (court website)

For Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court, Virginia filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

Clerk

(757) 564-2242

Hours: 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Phone

Chambers

757-564-2300

Scheduling

Filing Fees and Waivers

Court-level rules
The Clerk’s Office will not accept more than 50 unrolled coins per business day toward debts owed.

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Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
A written disclosure certification must appear at the end of or be attached to materials modified using generative AI.

Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
The Clerk's Office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and can be reached at (757) 564-2242.

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
The certification about generative AI use in proposed exhibits must be filed at least ten days before trial or an evidentiary hearing.

Electronic Filing Rules

Court-level rules
Faxes from attorneys and litigants are not accepted in civil or criminal cases.